E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial (1982)

E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial is a film from 1982. It is catalogued under Adventure, Science Fiction, Family. Its listed tagline is “He is afraid. He is totally alone. He is 3,000,000 light years from home.”

An alien is left behind on Earth and saved by the 10-year-old Elliott who decides to keep him hidden in his home. While a task force hunts for the extra-terrestrial, Elliott, his brother, and his little sister Gertie form an emotional bond with their new friend, and try to help him find his way home.

TMDB records an audience rating of 7.5/10 based on 12,323 votes.

Release date: June 11, 1982 · Runtime: 115 minutes · Original language: English · Reported budget: $10,500,000 · Reported revenue: $797,307,407

Director: Steven Spielberg · Cast: Henry Thomas as Elliott, Drew Barrymore as Gertie, Robert MacNaughton as Michael, Peter Coyote as Keys, Dee Wallace as Mary

Genres: Adventure, Science Fiction, Family